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Adherence to ADHD meds may lower unemployment risk
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- Batya Swift Yasgur, MA, LSW
- Lsw
Among women in particular, longer treatment duration was associated with a lower risk of subsequent long-term unemployment.
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Metacognitive training an effective, durable treatment for schizophrenia
- Author:
- Batya Swift Yasgur, MA, LSW
- Lsw
MCT led to improvement in self-esteem and functioning, and all benefits were maintained up to 1 year post intervention.
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Even light physical activity linked to lower dementia risk
- Author:
- Batya Swift Yasgur, MA, LSW
- Lsw
“In older adults, an increased physical activity level, including a low amount of LPA, was associated with a...
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More fatalities in heart transplant patients with COVID-19
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- Batya Swift Yasgur, MA, LSW
A new study suggests a high risk for death if heart transplant patients contract COVID-19, which points to the...
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New guidance to optimize antipsychotic treatment
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- Batya Swift Yasgur, MA, LSW
Patients receiving polypharmacy can benefit from TDM because some coprescribed medications can raise or lower antipsychotic blood levels.
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Domestic violence amid COVID-19: Helping your patients from afar
- Author:
- Batya Swift Yasgur, MA, LSW
In the United States, 2,345 calls were placed to the National Domestic Violence Hotline during March 16–April 6, 2020.
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New ‘atlas’ maps links between mental disorders, physical illnesses
- Author:
- Batya Swift Yasgur, MA, LSW
“We found that women with anxiety disorders have a 50% increased risk of developing a heart condition or stroke,” said Dr. John McGrath.